Ecolab UK and Ireland is proud to be a Great Place to Work- Certified™ Company!
Our associates have spoken and recognised outstanding employee experience. So, when you join the Human Resources team as a Payroll and HR Operations Analyst, not only do you get to work for a company that helps change the world, you will also get to work for a company that is committed to creating great workplaces for their associates.
Role Purpose:
As a Payroll & HR Operations Analyst, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accurate, timely, and efficient processing of all UK and Republic of Ireland payroll and other HR data. You will work across various HR Information Systems both within Ecolab and with third-party providers, providing essential MI reporting and analysis to support a number of activities including to meet statutory reporting requirements
Key Responsibilities:
Data Verification: Ensure the accuracy of data from Ecolab’s core HR Information System (HRIS) - Workday, and guarantee timely transmission to third-party payroll providers.
Operational Management: Oversee the day-to-day operations with the third-party payroll provider, ensuring smooth and efficient processes.
Reporting Solutions: Identify and implement appropriate reporting solutions to maintain data accuracy between systems.
Statutory Reporting: Prepare data for statutory payroll reporting purposes, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
Audit Support: Assist with internal and external audit requests, providing necessary data and insights.
Employee Support: Respond to and support Ecolab associates with pay and workday queries using the HR ticketing system.
Process Improvement: Utilize root cause analysis to understand process failures and recommend improvements, driving continuous improvement.
Project Leadership: Lead local projects to enhance payroll processes.
Process Harmonization: Identify opportunities to simplify, optimize, and implement processes across all local entities.
Technology Utilization: Leverage automation and technology to simplify repeatable, day-to-day tasks, reducing manual intervention and enhancing efficiency.
Qualifications and Skills:
Higher Business Education / University level - degree in Business, Finance, or a data-related subject.
Experience with data analysis tools (advanced Excel usage, PowerBI, or similar).
Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Proficiency in HRIS systems (ideally Workday) and other HR systems is desirable.
Experience with payroll software is desirable.
Note:
This role profile is not exhaustive, and employees will be expected to be flexible and take on activities outside of those listed from time to time
What’s in it for you?
Competitive Salary
25 days holiday plus 8 days Bank Holiday
4% Flexible Benefits. A wide range of benefits (extended to families), including purchasing up to 5 days additional holiday, private medical insurance/Dental Insurance or to be used as salary
Pension and 4 x annual salary Life Assurance benefits
Opportunity to purchase company shares
A long-term career within a business that recognises the talent to progress, inclusive of global opportunities
We welcome applications from people fleeing the situation in Ukraine. If you have the required skills and your status gives you eligibility to work in the country of this job, please apply, and select that you have the right to work, and will not require sponsorship.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, colour, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.
In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, and disabled individuals at all levels of the workforce. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.